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2004 LOTUS EXIGE

1.8L I4 Supercharged•RWD•MANUAL•gas•supercharged

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Timing Chain Kit Torque Specs

for 2004 Lotus Exige 1.8L I4 Supercharged · RWD

Units

15 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Cam Phaser Bolt

Critical

Apply threadlocker, hold cam stationary

48 lb-ft · 65 Nm

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Camshaft Sprocket Bolt

Critical

Hold cam with wrench on hex

59 lb-ft · 80 Nm

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Crankshaft Pulley Bolt

Critical

Often TTY - check spec, may require impact

133 lb-ft · 180 Nm

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Guide Bolts

Critical

17 lb-ft · 23 Nm

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Oil Drain Plug

Critical

Use new crush washer

26 lb-ft · 35 Nm

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Oil Pump Bolts

Critical

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Tensioner Bolt

Critical

14 lb-ft · 19 Nm

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Timing Chain Guide Bolts

Critical

Replace if worn

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Timing Chain Idler Sprocket

Critical

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Timing Chain Tensioner Bolt

Critical

Install with pin/clip to compress

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Timing Cover Bolts

Critical

10 lb-ft · 13 Nm

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Timing Cover Bolts - 10mm

Critical

Tighten in sequence

33 lb-ft · 45 Nm

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Timing Cover Bolts - 6mm

Tighten in sequence

7 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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Timing Cover Bolts - 8mm

Critical

Tighten in sequence

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Valve Cover Bolts

Tighten in sequence

7 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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